Mala Noche
“If you fuck with the bull, you get the horn!”
Synopsis
Walt is a lonely convenience store clerk who has fallen in love with a Mexican migrant worker named Johnny. Though Walt has little in common with the object of his affections — including a shared language — his desire to possess Johnny prompts a sexual awakening that results in a tangled love triangle.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Mala Noche Trailer (Gus Van Sant, 1985)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2007-05-17
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Release History & Theatrical Window
French Speaking Region
Festival / Special Debut
May 4, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$23K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gus Van Sant
- Screenplay & Story
- Gus Van Sant
- Original Score
- Karen Kitchen, Creighton Lindsay, Peter Dammann
- Original Title
- Mala Noche
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Budget
- $23K
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gus Van Sant
Gus Van Sant, Walt Curtis
Karen Kitchen, Creighton Lindsay, Peter Dammann
John J. Campbell
Gus Van Sant
Gus Van Sant
Department Leadership Roster
Karen Kitchen
Original Music Composer
Gus Van Sant
Director
Gus Van Sant
Screenplay
Gus Van Sant
Producer
Gus Van Sant
Editor
John J. Campbell
Director of Photography
Creighton Lindsay
Original Music Composer
Peter Dammann
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mala Noche
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mala Noche about?
Walt is a lonely convenience store clerk who has fallen in love with a Mexican migrant worker named Johnny. Though Walt has little in common with the object of his affections — including a shared language — his desire to possess Johnny prompts a sexual awakening that results in a tangled love triangle.
Who directed Mala Noche?
Mala Noche was directed by Gus Van Sant.
Who stars in Mala Noche?
The principal cast of Mala Noche includes Doug Cooeyate, Tim Streeter, Sam Downey, Nyla McCarthy, Ray Monge.
When was Mala Noche released and how long is it?
Mala Noche was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Mala Noche?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mala Noche was composed by Karen Kitchen, Creighton Lindsay, Peter Dammann.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mala Noche?
Mala Noche holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).